Footage from 2016 shows Obama predicting winner of Kendrick vs Drake feud

As rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake are engaged in one of hip-hop’s biggest-ever beefs, an eight-year-old clip has resurfaced of former president Barack Obama weighing in on a potential feud between the two stars. Mr Obama was interviewed by Adande Thorne, a YouTuber better known online as Swoozie, in 2016, when he was asked about a potential battle between Drake and Kendrick. “If Drake and Kendrick Lamar got in a rap battle, who do you think would win?” the YouTube personality asked. Mr Obama predicted Lamar. He said, “I’m just saying, I think Drake is an outstanding entertainer but Kendrick, his lyrics, his last album was outstanding. Best album I think of last year.” Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, com